Join other local women around Laverton for a free coffee, refreshments and a chat. Bring your favourite craftwork or learn something new! All ages welcome, child friendly. We have a guest demonstrator once a month, with all materials supplied.
LOCATION: Laverton Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Ave and Donald St, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Laverton Choir
Thursday, 2 July 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come and join the new and exciting Laverton Choir. No experience necessary, everyone over 16 welcome! Led by our fabulous Choir Leader, Pat Carny. Minimal cost of $2.00 per week which includes any sheet music required and the group take turns in providing some yummy refreshments each week.
LOCATION: Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Avenue and Donald Street, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Newport Folk Festival
Saturday, 4 July 2009
In its second year, and building on the success of the 2008 event, the Newport Folk Festival is held at various locations in and around Mason and Hall Streets in Newport, over the first weekend in July.
This is a festival for everyone, whether you want to join, learn something new, have a dance or just listen. Music in the park, concerns, workshops, dances, choirs and jam sessions.
All venues are close to Newport Railway station.
Most events are free - no bookings required. Visit www.nffc.org.au for details.
The Substation Artists' Market. Held on the first Saturday of each month, this month's market shares its home with the Newport Folk Festival. The Artists' Market showcases a dazzling array of unique, artist produced wares of the highest quality.
LOCATION: 1 Market Street Newport
Newport Folk Festival / Newport RSL
Saturday, 4 July 2009
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Live music at Newport RSL as part of the 2009 Newport Folk Festival with performances by Artists: Simon Leverton's Fiddle Session with the Black Forest Rogues, Craig Smith, Vanessa Craven, Rick Taylor, Tim Hannan, Brendan Shearson, John Boothroyd, "Jim Golding, Kevin Parsell and Maureen Beggs", Fletch and Parsell, Darren Steele, Mary-Anne Charles, Fat Chance and the Bluegrass Playboys, Coolgrass, Kenny Joe Blake, Gerry Hale's "Uncle Bill", Gerry Hale's "Innocent Bystanders".
LOCATION: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St Newport WEB: http://www.nffc.org.au
Chinese for Adults Level 1 and 2
Saturday, 4 July 2009
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Fo Guang Shan Melbourne, part of one of the largest international Buddhist College of Victoria - Fo Guang Shan, will be commencing their "Adult Chinese Class" for adults how to speak and write basic Chinese.
Saturday 4 June to 8 Aug and 5 Sep to 10 Oct from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
6 sessions 13 June – 18 July 1.30 pm – 3.30pm Meeting room 1 Cost: $75.00 $65.00 concession For 6 week program
History is made by people’s life experiences. What they did, how and why. The aim of this course is to help you write stories using facts, memory and some imagination to bring your stories to life for future generations.
Margaret Campbell is a well respected western suburbs writer. Margaret’s published work includes From There to Here, first person accounts of of migration to Werribee, 1840’s – 2000 and a range of young adult novels. She has also co- authored two oral histories, Keeping the Home Fires Burning and In Our Time as well as tutoring at the CAE. Margaret brings a wealth of experience to share with you.
LOCATION: Altona Meadows LIbrary and Learning Centre, Central Square Shopping Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows CONTACT NAME: Pam Giumarra PHONE: 9932 3020 EMAIL: communitylearning@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Newport Folk Festival
Sunday, 5 July 2009
3:30 AM
In its second year, and building on the success of the 2008 event, the Newport Folk Festival is held at various locations in and around Mason and Hall Streets in Newport, over the first weekend in July.
This is a festival for everyone, whether you want to join, learn something new, have a dance or just listen. Music in the park, concerns, workshops, dances, choirs and jam sessions.
All venues are close to Newport Railway station.
Most events are free - no bookings required. Visit www.nffc.org.au for details.
Live music at Newport RSL as part of the 2009 Newport Folk Festival with performances by Artists: Anthony Carey's Sing-A-Long, Edward Nass, Won't Go Quietly, Rattling Strings, Blackwaterside, Greg Hammond, Suzette Herft and band, open jam at 4:30pm (all welcome).
LOCATION: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St Newport WEB: http://www.nffc.org.au
The Altona Homestead Open Day
Sunday, 5 July 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open to the public.
LOCATION: Queen Street, Altona (opp library)
Calligraphy
Sunday, 5 July 2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fo Guang Shan Melbourne is honoured to present a very special 6 week Calligraphy course with renowned Chinese Painter and Calligrapher, Kim Hoa Tram.
Kim Hoa Tram is an internationally acclaimed Chinese - Australian artist, whose work is highly sought after in both public and private collections. His latest works have been acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria and are part of the NGV touring exhibition "Mountains and Streams".
Six sessions, Sunday, 5 July - 9 Aug from 2pm - 3.00pm.
Cost is $55 for 6 weeks (Additional costs may be incurred for art materials. Please enquire on enrolment).
NAIDOC Week runs from 5th - 12th July 2009. The week celebrates indigenous culture and recognises the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It gives people the chance to learn more about our indigenous culture and to support an important part of Hobsons Bay's heritage.
This year's theme is "Honouring Our Elders, Nurturing Our Youth" and the Council will host events to mark the week.
The flag raising ceremony will be held at the Civic Centre at 12noon.
The Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Peter Hemphill will be joined in raising the flags by local indigenous community members Brendan Marks and Marlene Cameron, and representatives of the Western Region Indigenous Gathering Place.
LOCATION: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona CONTACT NAME: Ilona Rayson PHONE: 9932 1000 EMAIL: irayson@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
School Holiday Activity: Dreamer in the Deep Puppet Show
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Theme: Library Planeteers
Have you always wanted to travel to the depths of the ocean? Now is your chance to get on a submarine and spiral down to the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. In this puppet show you will help a leafy sea dragon rescue his friend whilst meeting many other sea creatures like an accordion-playing crab and an opera-singing shrimp.
Bushman-ia! Make a primitive mask to wear or display using bark, grasses, seed pods and leaves.
Ages 6 plus Bookings required
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Central Square Shopping Centre, 2 Newham Way CONTACT NAME: Children and Youth Library Team PHONE: 9930 3020 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au WEB: http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/
Auditions - Assassins, The Musical
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce the auditions for their November 2009 production of “ASSASSINS”. The production will be performed at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute from Friday November 13th to Saturday November 28th 2009.
Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thought-provoking and alarmingly funny, “Assassins” is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written.
More information is avaliable at the Williamstown Musical Theatre Companys Website www.wmtc.org.au
LOCATION: Williamstown Mechanics Institute Theatre WEB: http://www.wmtc.org.au
Free Coffee and Craft Mornings
Thursday, 9 July 2009
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join other local women around Laverton for a free coffee, refreshments and a chat. Bring your favourite craftwork or learn something new! All ages welcome, child friendly. We have a guest demonstrator once a month, with all materials supplied.
LOCATION: Laverton Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Ave and Donald St, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
African Drumming P0erformance Featuring Ray Pereira
Thursday, 9 July 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Ray who is recognised as one of Australia's premier percussionists will be joined on stage by J.K. and Kanch Karunaratne. The group will use an array of tradional drums including the djembe drums, dun duns and talking drums. They will take you on a "journey" from Ghana to the Ivory Coast and Guinea. This will be a terrific cultural event for children and their families.
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way CONTACT NAME: Community Languages Librarian PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au WEB: http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
School Holiday Activity: Message on a Button
Thursday, 9 July 2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Theme: Library Planeteers
Want to share your ideas on how to save our planet? Then bring them along to this fabulous badge making experience. You can create badges with messages about anything that makes this world wonderful. Stay for a guided tour of the libraries Environment Resource Centre and find out more about The Gould League - a planetary superhero club for kids! Ages 5 plus Bookings required
LOCATION: Altona Library, 123 Queen St CONTACT NAME: Children and Youth Library Team PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au WEB: http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/
Laverton Choir
Thursday, 9 July 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come and join the new and exciting Laverton Choir. No experience necessary, everyone over 16 welcome! Led by our fabulous Choir Leader, Pat Carny. Minimal cost of $2.00 per week which includes any sheet music required and the group take turns in providing some yummy refreshments each week.
LOCATION: Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Avenue and Donald Street, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Yoga Class
Friday, 10 July 2009
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
As the New Year begins, take the challenge of this year’s unique Yoga class FREE on the Friday 10 July 10:00am~11:15am.
Enjoy stories and songs in Karen (from Burma) and English with our special guest storyteller Ida Bright. There will also be an interesting craft activity. All pre-school aged children and their families are welcome.
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre CONTACT NAME: Community Languages Librarian PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au WEB: http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
SUB12 Exhibition Opening
Friday, 10 July 2009
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
SUB12 is a new exhibition program that provides opportunity for emerging and established visual artists working across a diverse platform to exhibit in one of Melbourne’s most inspiring new art spaces.
The Substation, is a vibrant, architecturally distinctive multi – use arts centre in Newport, Melbourne.
The SUB12 exhibition program runs for a 12 week period from July 10 2009 through to September 27 2009.
34 exhibitions in total with a mix of solo exhibitions, arts collectives and group shows curated as four blocks over twelve weeks.
SUB12 is presented by Hobsons Bay City Council in partnership with The Substation Arts Centre
SUB12 commences on Friday, 10th July and conculdes on Sunday, 27th September.
SUB12 is a new exhibition program that provides opportunity for emerging and established visual artists working across a diverse platform to exhibit in one of Melbourne’s most inspiring new art spaces.
The Substation, is a vibrant, architecturally distinctive multi – use arts centre in Newport, Melbourne.
The SUB12 exhibition program runs for a 12 week period from July 10 2009 through to September 27 2009.
34 exhibitions in total with a mix of solo exhibitions, arts collectives and group shows curated as four blocks over twelve weeks.
SUB12 is presented by Hobsons Bay City Council in partnership with The Substation Arts Centre
A four week program designed especially for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Sessions include rhymes, finger plays, songs and short stories.
Rhymetime aims to develop young children’s listening and interactive skills and provides an opportunity for them to socialise.
LOCATION: Newport Baptist Church Hall, 26 Mason Street CONTACT NAME: Children and Youth Library Team PHONE: 9932 2050 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Hobsons Bay Life Activities Club AGM
Monday, 13 July 2009
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
All members of the public are invited to attend. Meet our friendly group, find out what outings and activities we offer for the 50 plus age group and join us for free pizza and a chat afterwards. Further details: Alicia 9741-4313
LOCATION: Altona Bowling Club, Civic Parade, Altona
Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
7:00 PM
Members of the public are welcome to attend Council meetings
LOCATION: Council Chamber, Hobsons Bay Civic Centre PHONE: 9932 1000 EMAIL: customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
The Red Tent Network Event
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Red Tent Network Event is a business networking event for women in small and home based businesses. Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner, meet fabulous local business women, learn from our guest presenter and be inspired by what's possible in business. July's event is on "How to use social media for business" presented by Wendy Moore from Savvy Web Women.
LOCATION: Nelson's Restaurant, 231 Nelson Place, Williamstown CONTACT NAME: Ludwina Dautovic PHONE: 9327 3374 EMAIL: ask@theredtentwoman.com.au WEB: http://www.theredtentwoman.com.au/business-networking-events.html
Free Coffee and Craft Mornings
Thursday, 16 July 2009
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join other local women around Laverton for a free coffee, refreshments and a chat. Bring your favourite craftwork or learn something new! All ages welcome, child friendly. We have a guest demonstrator once a month, with all materials supplied.
LOCATION: Laverton Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Ave and Donald St, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Progressive Dinner
Thursday, 16 July 2009
6:30 PM
Progressive Dinner
The Williamstown Chamber of Commerce is organising a Progressive Dinner on the 16 July 2009. Participating Restaurants: Lion Dance Restaurant, Customs House Hotel, banque Williamstown Ticket price: $70 (Non WCC members), $65 (Wcc members)
For bookings please call 0400 442 530 or send an E-Mail to info@visitwilliamstown.com.au
CONTACT NAME: Katrin Foissner PHONE: 0400 442 530 EMAIL: info@visitwilliamstown.com.au
Laverton Choir
Thursday, 16 July 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come and join the new and exciting Laverton Choir. No experience necessary, everyone over 16 welcome! Led by our fabulous Choir Leader, Pat Carny. Minimal cost of $2.00 per week which includes any sheet music required and the group take turns in providing some yummy refreshments each week.
LOCATION: Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Avenue and Donald Street, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Williamstown Junior Blue Light Disco
Friday, 17 July 2009
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Discos are held every third Friday of month during school terms For 9 -15 year olds Newport Baptist Church Hall at 26 Mason St 7:30 - 9:30pm, entry $5 All the latest hits to dance to Drinks and nibblies available at the canteen Major door prize to be won as well as many other spot prizes Organised and supervised by the Williamstown Police, the Williamstown Blue Light Committee and Community and Parent Volunteers NO PASSOUTS, NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS
For more information please contact Sgt Peter Radford Williamstown Police 9393 9555, Bernie Graham 9391 2029 or Helene Deahl 0418 388 436
LOCATION: Newport Baptist Church Hall, 26 Mason St, Newport CONTACT NAME: Helene Deahl PHONE: 0418 388 436 EMAIL: willibluelight@yahoo.com.au
Mathematics Tutorial Class
Saturday, 18 July 2009
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Fo Guang Shan Melbourne is honoured to present a very special Mathmatics Tutorial Class for all age students. Only five students per class.
6 sessions 13 June – 18 July 1.30 pm – 3.30pm Meeting room 1 Cost: $75.00 $65.00 concession For 6 week program
History is made by people’s life experiences. What they did, how and why. The aim of this course is to help you write stories using facts, memory and some imagination to bring your stories to life for future generations.
Margaret Campbell is a well respected western suburbs writer. Margaret’s published work includes From There to Here, first person accounts of of migration to Werribee, 1840’s – 2000 and a range of young adult novels. She has also co- authored two oral histories, Keeping the Home Fires Burning and In Our Time as well as tutoring at the CAE. Margaret brings a wealth of experience to share with you.
LOCATION: Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, CEntral Square Shopping Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows CONTACT NAME: Pam Giumarra PHONE: 9932 3020 EMAIL: communitylearning@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Come and Try Joey Scouts
Sunday, 19 July 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come and Try Joey Scouts, Sunday 19th July 2009, 1-3pm Bring your 6 and 7 year old boys and girls to the 3rd Williamstown Scout Hall at 12 Thompson St Williamstown and see how much fun Joey Scouts have. For further info on this day or to arrange a visit to one of our weekly Joey meetings on Wednesdays 6-7pm, please call Helene on 0418 388 436
LOCATION: 12 Thompson St Williamstown CONTACT NAME: Helene Deahl PHONE: 0418 388 436 EMAIL: thirdwilliscouts@yahoo.com.au
The Pirates Tavern Music Sunday
Sunday, 19 July 2009
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Williamstown Maritime Association and The Pirates Tavern host a regular music Sunday on the third Sunday of every month.
In July we present THE PRESIDENT AND HER MEN, a local group performing latin and popular rock.
Free entry. Family friendly venue, BBQ and drinks at bar prices.
LOCATION: 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown CONTACT NAME: Jude PHONE: 0407 838 476 EMAIL: jude@vtown.com.au
Keeping the Right Staff
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Have you ever asked yourself, what do I need to do to keep good staff?
This seminar will arm you with the knowledge to become an employer of choice. You will learn about the importance of training and development, performance management and effective working relationships.
You will come to understand that all staff are different, what motivates them and what makes a good working environment.
Cost $20 per person Bookings by phoning Elizabeth Pyke on 9317 5794 Internet bookings www.business.vic.gov.au/workshops and quoting Event ID 1957
LOCATION: Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Civic Parade Altona CONTACT NAME: Daryl Warren PHONE: 9932 1115 EMAIL: dwarren@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.business.vic.gov.au/workshops
Free Coffee and Craft Mornings
Thursday, 23 July 2009
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join other local women around Laverton for a free coffee, refreshments and a chat. Bring your favourite craftwork or learn something new! All ages welcome, child friendly. We have a guest demonstrator once a month, with all materials supplied.
LOCATION: Laverton Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Ave and Donald St, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Laverton Choir
Thursday, 23 July 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come and join the new and exciting Laverton Choir. No experience necessary, everyone over 16 welcome! Led by our fabulous Choir Leader, Pat Carny. Minimal cost of $2.00 per week which includes any sheet music required and the group take turns in providing some yummy refreshments each week.
LOCATION: Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Avenue and Donald Street, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Arabic and English Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, 25 July 2009
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Come and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Arabic and English with special guest storyteller Roula Jammal. You will also be able to do an interesting craft activity. Pre-school children and their parents are most welcome.
LOCATION: Newport Library, 13 Mason Street CONTACT NAME: Community Languages Librarian PHONE: 9932 1330 EMAIL: library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au WEB: http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
National Tree Day 2009
Sunday, 26 July 2009
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
National Tree Day is here! head down to the spit at the Warmies Boat Ramp at Newport. The aim of this activity is to rehabilitate this man made spit system, to create habitat for species of migratory wading birds that utilise the mudflats around the spit and sandy point.
LOCATION: The Spit at Warmies Boat Ramp- Melways ref: 56 C4 WEB: http://treeday.planetark.com/site/40657
Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
7:00 PM
Members of the public are welcome to attend Council meetings
LOCATION: Council Chamber, Hobsons Bay Civic Centre PHONE: 9932 1000 EMAIL: customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Showing for 2 shows at the Historic Williamstown Town Hall, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes promises to delight the senses of all. Magically unfolding out of an origami-like set, this breathtakingly beautiful production is imbued with mometns of awe-inspiring wonder. Handpainted lanterns floating on a river, a magical dancing crane, tradtional live taiko drumming and spectacular giant puppetry all combine to make this a feast for the senses.
Sadako Sasaki is an ordniary feisty 12 year old who dreams of one day becoming Japan's fastest ever runner. Then suddenly she is struck down by a terrible illness. It is caused by radiation from the atom bomb dropped on her home town of Hiroshima when she was only two. But Sadako is full of the spirit of like and never gives up hope. She believes that one day she can again run like the wind...if only she can fold a thousand paper cranes.
Join other local women around Laverton for a free coffee, refreshments and a chat. Bring your favourite craftwork or learn something new! All ages welcome, child friendly. We have a guest demonstrator once a month, with all materials supplied.
LOCATION: Laverton Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Ave and Donald St, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Laverton Choir
Thursday, 30 July 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come and join the new and exciting Laverton Choir. No experience necessary, everyone over 16 welcome! Led by our fabulous Choir Leader, Pat Carny. Minimal cost of $2.00 per week which includes any sheet music required and the group take turns in providing some yummy refreshments each week.
LOCATION: Golden Age Club, Cnr Railway Avenue and Donald Street, Laverton CONTACT NAME: Eliza or Pat PHONE: 9932 3800 EMAIL: ecarey@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Free Coffee and Craft Mornings